If you plan to visit Sao Paulo in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 204 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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March is usually the wettest month of the year in Sao Paulo;
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
204 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Paulo has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Sao Paulo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sao Paulo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +18°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.
Is Sao Paulo warm or cold in March?
Sao Paulo is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the warmest months in Sao Paulo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sao Paulo in March
Sao Paulo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+27°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+13°C
+11°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
228 mm
204 mm
98 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
79%
78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
3
Cloudy days
1
3
7
Rainy days
18
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 228 mm to 204 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sao Paulo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Sao Paulo is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sao Paulo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 209 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sao Paulo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 265 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Sao Paulo?
This is the weather in Sao Paulo in March 2023:
1 March
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+29°C
2 March
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+30°C
3 March
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+30°C
4 March
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+27°C
5 March
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+28°C
6 March
🌧️
+29°C
7 March
☀️
+28°C
8 March
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+30°C
9 March
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+29°C
10 March
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+28°C
11 March
🌧️
+26°C
12 March
🌧️
+24°C
13 March
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+26°C
14 March
🌧️
+26°C
15 March
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+26°C
16 March
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+27°C
17 March
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+27°C
18 March
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+28°C
19 March
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+29°C
20 March
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+30°C
21 March
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+29°C
22 March
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+28°C
23 March
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+29°C
24 March
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+30°C
25 March
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+30°C
26 March
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+31°C
27 March
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+23°C
28 March
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+25°C
29 March
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+29°C
30 March
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+29°C
31 March
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+29°C
In March 2023 Sao Paulo had 18 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sao Paulo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sao Paulo in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+23°C) and the highest in 2001 (+27°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 1215 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2680 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Paulo in March:
Is March a good time to visit Sao Paulo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sao Paulo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sao Paulo in March?
March is warm in Sao Paulo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Sao Paulo rainy in March?
Sao Paulo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sao Paulo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Paulo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Paulo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.